"When I arrived , my head was filled with loose ideas and vague plans for a business. With a lot of help from Dorien, I left with a clear strategy, a business model, and an action plan for the months to come. Starting a business can feel like climbing a ginormous mountain, but it becomes a lot more attainable when you can build on the experience of others. If you’re in need of someone to challenge you, to give you feedback, or just the occasional pet on the back, I can think of no one better than Dorien. What helped almost as much was the presence of the other guests.  And of course, the time spent ‘after office hours’ was as important in making the trip to Portugal not just about work but an unforgettable experience. To sum up, staying at the house of Otis  felt like taking a head start.   "

Jasper, Freelance Journalist & Co-founder Duurzame Beleggers Academy